CSA Vegetable Soup with Kale, Chard, and Garlic Scapes

Garlic scapes and green onions kick up the flavor of this nutritious catch-all vegetable soup made simple using pureed kale, chard, and lettuce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
• 1 tablespoon dried savory
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 head lettuce, separated into leaves
• 2 garlic scapes, chopped
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed
• 1 bunch rainbow chard, trimmed and rinsed
• 0.5 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Puree green onions and garlic scapes in a food processor.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large soup pot over low heat. Add the onion-garlic mixture and cook until it starts to dry out, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Puree lettuce, chard, and kale in the food processor. Add to the pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth; season with savory, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Simmer until kale and chard are softened, 40 to 45 minutes.

Step 4

Mix Greek yogurt and Italian seasoning together. Serve soup in individual bowls; garnish each with a generous dollop of the topping.